I took this photo in 2003, returning from a day-long business trip (back in my antiquities importing days) outside of Kyoto. This photo means a lot to me. Sure, I like it’s composition and hope you do, too. But it’s a moment in time that represents a several-year period of my life that was very meaningful for me.

Only 30 or so minutes ago a friend in Tokyo, Hiro-san, a bar owner, sent me an email that contained a link to a YouTube vid. It seems his vodka bar has been featured in a television show. Within the next couple of days I plan on dedicating a post to my friend’s small business and his good fortune, and I’ll will include the video.